Disclaimer: never going to own ER
Note: Here's the awaited reela get-together and so have deemed this chapter M+ . Hope this lives up to what everyone wanted to happen.
Tugging at Ray's t-shirt, Neela virtually dragged him into the apartment even as their mouths sought each other's hungrily. Barely retaining their self-control, they only just made it to Neela's room.
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As the last note of the last song ended and the lights went up, Neela slowly opened her eyes and looked up at Ray through long lashes and it was several long moments before she grudgingly pulled herself away from his lean, warm body. She had waited a long time to get that close to him and as their bodies pressed close together, she felt the heat of desire spread from the top of her head to the tip of her toes. Eyes closed, Neela breathed in Ray's musky scent and the light cologne that he usually wore, a heady mixture that sent her senses whirling.
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Ray looked down at his roomie as she laced her fingers through his and led the way back home, not speaking, not looking at him. Unsure what was happening, he let himself follow her. At the front door, Neela stopped and he stood quietly, expecting her to fumble in her bag for the key but was taken by surprise when instead, she pulled him towards her and kissed him deeply, passionately. Automatically, instinctively, he reached to hold her face and he felt her body rise as he returned her kiss but his mind reeled.
"Neela…" His voice was a hoarse whisper.
"Shh," She gently placed her finger against his lips. Neela didn't think as far ahead as the next day, she was only certain of what she wanted, who she wanted, that night. Finally, her hand rummaged for and pulled out her key.
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His breathing quickened as soft brown hands glided under his t-shirt and sent his pulse racing dangerously fast when they lifted the cloth over his head and threw it on the floor. Neela's own heart-rate matched Ray's as his supple fingers quickly, expertly loosened the buttons of her blouse before reaching round to unhook her bra.
She could hardly believe that her long-held fantasy was being acted out and a long sigh escaped her as Ray traced a long line of kisses down her body and her hands clenched on his shoulders when he slid down the black cotton of her trousers along with the scrap of familiar pink lace that lay underneath. Impatience welled within her in direct proportion to her growing need. Taking the initiative, she deftly rolled her weight so that Ray flipped over and lay beneath her.
He watched Neela yank almost fiercely at his jeans then let out a yelp as her vigour resulted in the buttons catching one or two of his more delicate hairs. It broke the air of seriousness that had surrounded them and she adopted an apologetic expression as she giggled, "Ooops, sorry."
The pained look on his face was comical, "Careful doc."
Sticking her tongue out at him, Neela grinned mischievously, "How about I kiss it better?" Ray shut his eyes as she leaned over him.
The moon shone softly onto two bodies that rose and fell together in perfect harmony through a night whose silence was punctuated not by words but by low moans and gasps borne of mutual passion.
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With Neela's head resting on his chest, Ray smoothed the lustrous black hair of the woman he had wanted for as far as he could remember, Ray smiled as he recalled how not so long ago, his fingers had been tangled in those same locks. He tenderly cradled Neela's sleeping form and carefully pulled the duvet over them, aware of how quickly the early morning air cooled their sweat-slick bodies. She never stirred at the movement, her breathing remaining soft and even.
Taking a chance, Ray whispered quietly into her hair, "I love you."
He settled himself more comfortably and made to go to sleep and was startled and happy when the words "I love you too" floated up to him, barely audible.
Yup, it's so cheesey, it smells of camembert! x